August 2014 Chemistry Quiz

1. Hydromash is a new material being developed for products such as disposable diapers because it is highly absorbent and biodegradable. What organism is it derived from?

JellyfishSheepHydroponic potatoesRattlesnakes

2. Scientists have demonstrated that molecules involved in what disease behave like the prion proteins that cause mad cow disease?

MeningitisMultiple SclerosisAlzheimer's diseaseBrain cancer

3. A covering made of isocyanates and polyols, a lining of polyamides and a bladder of butyl rubber, form what object that was recently observed by millions of people?

Portable fresh water tanks on camping tripsThe "brazuca", the ball used in the World CupIllegal fishing nets set adrift in the Indian OceanBicycle tires used in the Tour de France

4. Scientists have proposed a productive way to reuse what popular packing material as small, test tube-like containers?

Cardboard boxesCushion foamHollow polystyrene peanutsBubble wrap

5. Which popular culinary herbs could work in much the same way as prescription medication to treat diabetes?

Rosemary and oreganoBasil and mintCilantro and dillParsley and thyme

6. The race is on to power the next generation of electric cars. While the lithium-ion battery remains a popular choice, chemical and technology companies are developing what other type of battery?

Sodium-ionLithium-sulfurLithium-airAll of the above

7. Researchers report that the proteins in what part of the squid are inspiring a new generation of strong, but malleable, materials for a wide range of applications from reconstructive surgery to eco-friendly packaging?